A Bear Called Paddington.
BOND, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum .
A Bear Called Paddington.
Rare First Edition of A Bear Called Paddington; Signed by Michael Bond and Finely Bound by The Harcourt Bindery
London: Collins, 1958.
$3,800.00
In Stock
Item Number: 150170
First edition of the first book in the Paddington series. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Signed by Michael Bond on a page bound in. In fine condition. Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. An exceptional presentation.
"Paddington's appeal came not only from the hilarious situations and mishaps in which he found himself… but also from Peggy Fortnum's pen-and-ink sketches, which capture Paddington's bewitching charm and combination 'little boy/small bear' character… Bond's books recognize the everyday worries of small, accident-prone children and treat their fears with compassion, wit and laughter" (Silvey, 70-71).
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